Farmer suicides in Marathwada: 1,129 deaths recorded in 2025, highest in 5 years
The year 2025 marked a tragic chapter for Marathwada, as the region faced an alarming surge in farmer suicides, peaking at 1,129—an average of nearly three per day. The unpredictable climate, especially heavy rainfall, obliterated vital crops such as soybean, driving farmers deeper into financial turmoil.
The year 2025 marked a tragic chapter for Marathwada, as the region faced an alarming surge in farmer suicides, peaking at 1,129—an average of nearly three per day. The unpredictable climate, especially heavy rainfall, obliterated vital crops such as soybean, driving farmers deeper into financial turmoil.
